Spaghetti With Turkey Meatballs ( Neelys ) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 slices white bread, crust removed and torn into small shreds
1/4 cup whole milk
3/4 lb ground turkey (recommended ( 93 percent lean dark meat)
1/2 lb italian turkey sausage, casing removed
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil, for pan-frying
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes , in thick puree
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb spaghetti , cooked al dente

Directions:

For the meatballs:.
Preheat vegetable oil over medium heat.
In a medium bowl, soak the torn white bread with the milk. Let soak for 1minute then remove the bread and squeeze out the excess milk.
In another bowl, add ground turkey, turkey sausage, Parmesan, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper. Add milk soaked bread and mix all ingredients gently.
Form meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. In a large heavy skillet, add meatballs and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove the meatballs to a paper towel lined platter. Repeat in batches until there are no remaining meatballs.
Add meatballs to the cooked sauce and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 10 minutes.
For the sauce:.
Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add dried basil, sugar, salt and pepper.
Toss spaghetti and sauce with meatballs in a large serving bowl. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	265.06 Kcal (1110 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.46g	11%
Cholesterol	32.63mg	11%
Sodium	298.34mg	12%
Potassium	222.22mg	5%
Total Carbs	33.58g	11%
Sugars	2.67g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.07g	8%
Protein	16.18g	32%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	12%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	111.1mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	246.95 Kcal (1034 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.95g	11%
Cholesterol	30.4mg	11%
Sodium	277.95mg	12%
Potassium	207.03mg	5%
Total Carbs	31.29g	11%
Sugars	2.48g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.93g	8%
Protein	15.07g	32%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	12%
Iron	3.6mg	21%
Calcium	103.5mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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